There are over 2500 different types of apples, so I decided to go with a savory dish. Well, I suppose this is not really that savory. The roasted sweet potatoes and apples both impart a sweet flavor to this dish, but it is a side dish.

Apples have so many health benefits too. Here is a quick list of some of the benefits of eating an apple a day:

Whiter brighter teeth

Avoid Alzheimer’s

Avoid Parkinson’s

Cut your risk of cancer

Cut your risk of diabetes

Have a healthier heart

Detox your liver

Control your weight

Boost your immune system

Now that you know how good apples can be for you – lets get in the kitchen and start cooking. Please note, the cooking times may vary. If you cube your sweet potatoes smaller than I did, the cooking time may be shorter. Check the potatoes for doneness by poking them with a fork.

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Roasted Apples and Sweet potatoes

The perfect savory side dish for any meal

Prep Time10minutes

Cook Time30minutes

Total Time40minutes

Servings4people

AuthorCynthia

Ingredients

2 largesweet potatoespeeled and cubed

4apples (I use a sweet/tart apple)cored and cubed

2TBL Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2tspfresh thyme(or 1 tsp powdered thyme)

1tspsalt(or to taste)

1tspfresh ground pepper(or to taste)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Place sweet potatoes in a bowl and add the oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir well

Pour the sweet potatoes on a large cookie sheet and place in preheated oven. Bake for about 20. Check the potatoes to make sure they are almost cooked through.